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Avatar for Lowe Painting Services
Lowe Painting Services
4.9(
102
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are doing different home projects right now. We call a contractor and hope for a call back in a week or more and maybe getting the work done in two or three months. We called Ray of Lowe Painting on a Tuesday. He called back the same day and came out to look at the job the next day. That night we had a quote. We accepted and on Thursday he told us they could come out Saturday which they did. They were at our home Saturday morning, went to work and finished that day. Five days start to finish and they did excellent work. Lowe Painting will now get all of our painting projects."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Barone Professional Painting
4.8(
55
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+14 more

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Dave did an excellent job of painting the wood trim around my windows (total of 9). He arrived on time and was very timely in offering an estimate. He also cleaned all of the windows which are very difficult to clean at any time. Clean-up after the job was complete too. I would definitely recommend Barone Professional Painting for any painting job. The cost for the work was also very reasonable."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ImageWorks Painting Inc
4.7(
173
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeMetal Roofing - Paint+1 more

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The entire process of having my deck and window medallion painted by Image Works was extremely positive. Everyone who helped me with this painting project was very professional and helpful. Kaylyn in customer service, Nate who came out and gave me the quote, Rick who did the power washing, Rege who helped me choose paint color and Max who did the painting all were wonderful! I highly recommend Imagine Works this is my second time using them and I will continue to use them for my painting needs."
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Deck Refinishing
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Hutton Painting & Remodeling
Hutton Painting & Remodeling
4.5(
401
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hutton Painting was great to work with. Very friendly and patient, easy to communicate and schedule with. I wanted something different done with some crown molding installation than originally planned, and they were totally accommodating and helpful in designing a beautiful finished look."
Shane meets Angie!
Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Affordable Painting & Repairs
5.0(
19
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Working with Mike at Affordable Painting & Repairs was overall a great experience. I hired him for two different jobs (drywall and building an enclosure with a new door), he completed each job far sooner than anticipated. He also did something many people in his position wouldn't consider... he lowered the price to more accurately reflect the hours each job took. I was also very impressed with his timeliness, every time he told me he would arrive or call at a given time he did. He also demonstrated a firm grasp of the skills needed for both jobs. Overall, I found him to be honest, ethical, fair, skilled and reasonable. I basically let him be and he got both jobs done sooner and less expensively than originally quoted. I definitely do reccomend his services and will be calling him again for other jobs!!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Painting Pittsburgh
4.7(
35
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Martin and his crew removed wallpaper and painted nearly half of our home and we are thrilled with how it turned out! He responded to my inquiry within a day and came out to give a quote within a week. Martin offered us a reasonable and fair price for the amount of work to be done and was spot on with the estimate of how long the job would take. The work was done in 5 days and they were extremely courteous, clean and efficient while here. We highly recommend Painting Pittsburgh and will definitely be using them for future projects!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CertaPro Painters Pittsburgh South Hills, PA
4.5(
47
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+5 more

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband and I had a more complex project, which included painting the inside of a 5200 square feet house, staining beams and staircase, and adding additional work as the project went on. CertaPro was very professional, reliable, and took pride in their work. They were helpful in guiding us on our project in terms of what colors, stains, and additional ways to add extra character to our home. They even helped correct uneven walls, cracks, and baseboards. We are obsessed with how our home looks and will definitely use Craig and his team again! Definitely recommended!"
T-111 Exterior Refresh
Paint Siding & Brick
Interior Home Renovation
T-111 Exterior Refresh
Painted Siding and Brick

+19

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Pittsburgh, PA

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

The Pittsburgh, PA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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